Boomer Advisor

False Illegal Alien Stats, and Why You Should Be Suspicious of Internet Chain Letters

Richard Rider — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:20:59 +0100

For two years or more, an inflammatory anti-Mexican immigrant (legal and illegal) chain letter email has circulated the Internet. It lists a series of truly disturbing statistics demonstrating that these illegal immigrants (ALL people of Mexican descent are assumed to be illegal immigrants) are the number one problem in America -– raping, pillaging and welfaring their way across the land.

The 40/70 Rule: Talk Now Rather Than Later

Christa Ayer — Wed, 07 May 2008 18:33:57 +0100

The quality of communication between adult children and their senior parents leaves a lot to be desired, according to a study from the senior care company Home Instead. The findings of the study led researchers to coin the phrase "the 40/70 rule."

Chinese Exercises Benefit Older Adults

Christa Ayer — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:13:57 +0100

Healthy seniors who practice a combination of Chinese exercises three times a week for six months experience significant physical benefits after only two months, say researchers at the University of Illinois.

Companies Must Work to Avoid Boomer Brain Drain

Christa Ayer — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:20:57 +0100

In 2007, leading-edge Boomers turned 62 and reached potential retirement age. By the end of 2008, 17 percent of the Boomers holding executive, administrative, and managerial occupations in the private sector are expected to have left. Where will this brain drain leave U.S. companies?

Thinking of leaving California? You're not alone.

Richard Rider — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

The recession is upon us.

While still not official, most agree that we are in an economic downturn. Unemployment is rising, housing prices are plummeting and energy costs are soaring. As a result, in this election year, the federal government is offering tax rebates (admittedly ill-advised) to lessen the pain.

But in California, politicians think there are only two times to raise taxes -- good times and bad times. Oddly enough, this is one of those times.

Families with College-Bound Kids Get a Break

Christa Ayer — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 23:08:21 +0100

Several Ivy League schools are offering reduced or even free tuition for students who come from lower- and middle-class families.

Get Help Monitoring Dad

Christa Ayer — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:21:52 +0100

Q: My dad has been in a nursing home for about 8 months and, in that time, he has lost about 15 pounds -- weight he could hardly afford to lose. I suspect his nutritional needs aren't being met, but I'm not sure what to do. He's picky, and it takes a lot of patience to get him to eat. I've spoken to the staff, and they insist he's eating. Do you think I should file a complaint?

Sleep Apnea: What Is It? Do You Have It?

Christa Ayer — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 20:39:33 +0100

Zzzzzzs ... Sleep is vital to our health and well being. Not getting enough sleep can negatively affect our mood, performance, behavior, and overall health.

Help Emergency Services Help You

Christa Ayer — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:42:22 +0100

Many of us carry a mobile phone with the phone numbers of our loved ones stored in a list of contacts, so if we were to get in an accident, the paramedics would have that information at their fingertips, right?

6 Ways to Reignite Your Marriage

Christa Ayer — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 17:33:25 +0000

Have you noticed that, as your kids grow older, they're spending more time away from the house? Their priorities are shifting, and as a result, yours are, too.